Ranger Panties, potential SHARP complaint?

2014-10-13T23:36:03-04:00

While at a military base I am found to be sharing a barracks with females. All rooms are separated and have locking doors. The issue is that since I was a young joe I have found a great appreciation for silkies, aka Ranger Panties. I rock them out as we wind down the duty day. I have never had an issue as being in the infantry. Now that females are in the same building I was advised that they may not be the best option for my evening attire in the barracks.

When the impending absorption of women in combat arms while should we know have to change the standard for the ones that are maintaining the standard? I am sure if SSG V. Michelle Woods was there wouldn't even blink an eye. Should it matter that there would be women around.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Oct 13 at 2014 11:46 PM

2014-10-13T23:46:42-04:00

Hahahaha oh my goodness! In honor of your ridiculous albeit valid concerns, I think I'll slip into my 3rd Bat Ranger Panties and head off to dream land...

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 13 at 2014 11:49 PM

2014-10-13T23:49:11-04:00

Being that I've played rugby way to long I've been in situations where women and men would share a locker room and have been known to play a little nude co-ed rugby. So as long as everything is squared and put away LT I say rock'em. Like things wouldn't get awkward in the field mind as well get weird in garrison.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 8:34 AM

2014-10-14T08:34:59-04:00

Somewhat on this same topic - ever had to hold a female soldiers feet during the sit-up APFT event? God, I keep my head almost turned around for fear of a SHARP violation. That's an uncomfortable position.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 14 at 2014 8:55 AM

2014-10-14T08:55:48-04:00

That in itself is a fashion faux pas with or w/o gender mingling. Reminds me of some big goombah on the beach in Speedos.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 14 at 2014 8:59 AM

2014-10-14T08:59:28-04:00

Rangers didn't invent the concept of "silky" running shorts. They are fairly commonplace in the running world. I guess I'm not seeing the issue.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 9:06 AM

2014-10-14T09:06:28-04:00

I would have zero problem with it. I'd say keep rocking 'em.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Oct 14 at 2014 9:08 AM

2014-10-14T09:08:40-04:00

I don't see an issue. Rock away with the ranger panties! Gotta admit, they are very comfortable! LOL!

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Oct 14 at 2014 9:40 AM

2014-10-14T09:40:53-04:00

In earlier times, I probably looked pretty good in my Ranger panties. Now, I have to be careful where I wear them for fear that Greenpeace will circle me in an attempt to save the beached whale... :-)

I think the issue is that, because of the mixed units/barracks, people of both sexes just need to be aware and dress appropriately. Very hard to define as it is in the eye of the beholder. I see nothing wrong with Ranger panties on men or women. Common sense should prevail...

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 9:59 AM

2014-10-14T09:59:23-04:00

Dear Lord no, to answer your question the best I can. No it would not offend me in the slightest bit and I don't see why they should offend anyone else. You enjoy those Ranger Panties and all of their comfort.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 12:38 PM

2014-10-14T12:38:34-04:00

No, there should be no issue (as long as you are or were a Ranger). I still rock my green silkies from the Marine Corps and my UDT (Magnum PI) shorts whenever I get a chance. I feel it is a rite of passage to be able to wear these items.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 12:41 PM

2014-10-14T12:41:35-04:00

I am just going to leave this right here. Truely epic use of the Ranger Panties.

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Response by SrA Marc Haynes made Oct 14 at 2014 1:33 PM

2014-10-14T13:33:51-04:00

They are just jealous because they are not Ranger-enough to fill ranger panties!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 8:04 PM

2014-10-14T20:04:49-04:00

As already stated they are no different than many running shorts you see at any given run event. So I'm all about them!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:47 PM

2014-10-14T22:47:36-04:00

Silkies best thing ever made! I remember wearing them for long runs at the matta mile in Bragg.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:50 PM

2014-10-14T22:50:06-04:00

I would love to wear my ranger panties for a run at Ft McNair and the National Mall at DC. Maybe next year for the Army ten miler.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 11:03 PM

2014-10-14T23:03:12-04:00

Seriously, I think we should totally Shinseki these. If they make Rangers feel elite from the waist down, imagine what they would do for the rest of the Army.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 6:17 PM

2014-10-15T18:17:36-04:00

I've actually never had an issue with a female complaining to me or anyone in my chain of command about me rocking the ranger panties... it's always the males above me in my chain of command that are afraid of a complaint and try to preempt it.

Response by LTC Charles Sherman made Oct 20 at 2014 12:19 PM

2014-10-20T12:19:23-04:00

I don't have a direct answer for you, except to say: Really? Is this what our Army has come to, where we have to worry that the shorts we wear might offend someone?

My first thought is that rather than dealing with real, personally and organizationally harmful behaviors and attitudes, we've taught our people to worry about what they are wearing. And not about wearing risque or edgy clothes, about the same clothes they have worn in public and private for years. If this is truly the net results of SHARP and all the other alphabet programs over the years, we've not kept our eye on the ball, and those programs are failures.

Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Nov 4 at 2014 9:07 AM

2014-11-04T09:07:28-05:00

Enjoy your Ranger Panties and make sure you are not doing sit ups in the day room. LOL

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:50 AM

2014-11-04T11:50:17-05:00

I wear them for PT both stateside and deployed. Never had an issue, nor would I entertain one. They are about as revealing as female soldiers who take off their uniform top. We are all adults...this "you offend me" PC garbage has got to be stopped.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2014 12:11 AM

2014-11-10T00:11:19-05:00

I have found that no has reported me yet for a SHARP complaint yet. So I think I am in the clear now.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Jan 7 at 2015 11:48 PM

2015-01-07T23:48:09-05:00

They do look pretty SHARP.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 8 at 2015 3:25 PM

2015-01-08T15:25:36-05:00

BLUF: Wear um, if they are offended, then need to be given consideration of others training so as to not offend you by being offended at a non offensive event.

Context matters in this one... No names needed, but a little background on the individual that gave you that "advice" is warranted (or at least wanted)

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2015 3:32 PM

2015-01-08T15:32:59-05:00

So they cover enough for the whole unit to be outside, in public, all around the base during PT...but not enough to be in the barracks after duty hours?

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Jan 9 at 2015 12:02 PM

2015-01-09T12:02:05-05:00

We had the same shorts when I was active duty, only they were bright green.... (10th SFG(A)) 1983-1986..... we also had a white 3 button t shirt with 3/4 green sleeves. With them we also had bright green sweat suit..... of course those kind of shorts WERE in style then...... and we liked them better than the "bumble bee" colored pt gear the rest of the Army was using.

Response by Sgt Jason West made Jan 9 at 2015 12:27 PM

2015-01-09T12:27:26-05:00

Response by Sgt Jason West made Jan 9 at 2015 12:32 PM

2015-01-09T12:32:28-05:00

Response by Sgt Jason West made Jan 9 at 2015 12:33 PM

2015-01-09T12:33:33-05:00

And remember, silkies are not just for the guys...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2015 1:48 PM

2015-01-09T13:48:58-05:00

The military of the future in two words: Starship Troops.

Just saying.

Now someone bust out a violin in enemy territory and light up the grill! It's a ranger panty party!

Response by Sgt Adam Jennings made Jan 9 at 2015 4:10 PM

2015-01-09T16:10:08-05:00

Here ya go! Too funny not to share.

http://youtu.be/ZS0kHGMiPH8

Response by MAJ Sitz Randy made Jan 20 at 2015 7:56 PM

2015-01-20T19:56:10-05:00

Love my Ranger panties!!

Response by CSM Richard Montcalm made Jan 24 at 2015 10:28 AM

2015-01-24T10:28:37-05:00

I'm 56 and have been wearing them for 30 years- in fact I'm wearing them now! Of course, I still have the legs to go with them since I ride at least 25K a day on my bike...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 30 at 2015 12:50 PM

2015-09-30T12:50:10-04:00

Does it accentuate them?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2015 3:57 AM

2015-10-01T03:57:19-04:00

It shouldn't matter, equal opportunity, we're all servicemembers thought the good and bad right? If we are professional, and treat each other (as we should technically) as brother/sister, there shouldn't be any issues.... Obviously, not counting the flesh-thirsty assholes that would screw it up for the rest of us, I want my silkies (my platoon took a couple of run-swim-runs in them, and no complaints... well, like they would matter....).

Response by TSgt Jennifer Disch made Oct 18 at 2016 3:04 PM

2016-10-18T15:04:10-04:00

These were like the first AF PT uniform and I used to laugh my ass off. But over time people started wearing spandex by choice.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 3:32 PM

2016-10-18T15:32:02-04:00

As a tanker I have never worn them. I have been around rangers even worked with soldiers at staff level who were ranger tabbed living in mixed gender barracks and never heard any complaints from anyone. They a little tame compared to some clothing choices I have seen by soldiers of both genders and even civilians on base during off duty hours

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 4:09 PM

2016-10-18T16:09:29-04:00

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Oct 19 at 2016 4:12 PM

2016-10-19T16:12:40-04:00

If she wants to file a sharp complaint.... she'll have to include the entire marine corps. Just make sure your boys aren't hanging out. You will find that living with females is not a big deal. You will probably see them in various stages of undress as some females find it to difficult to put on proper pair of pants while doing laundry.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Oct 20 at 2016 10:22 AM

2016-10-20T10:22:12-04:00

Those were cool in the 90's, not so much anymore.